Sarah Jackson

Iona College baseball senior Sarah Jackson was named the Buffalo Wild Wings Student-Athlete of the Week after being named the MAAC Pitcher of the Week.

Jackson pitched to an earned run average of 0.22 over five appearances, posting a mark of 4-1. Against Manhattan, Jackson went seven innings, allowing just one hit and striking out ten in a 7-0 Gaels win. In a relief appearance against Fordham, Jackson earned the win after allowing no runs, four hits and one walk in four innings in a 6-2 Gaels win. Against Rutgers, Jackson allowed one run and five hits while striking out nine, earning the tough luck loss in a 1-0 game. Against Saint Peter's, Jackson allowed five hits, one unearned and struck out eight in a 3-1 Gaels win. Jackson wrapped up the week with a complete game shutout against Siena, striking out 12 and allowing just three hits. It marked the third consecutive season she has recorded double digit strikeouts in her start against Siena.